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Sprint recently released the BlackBerry OS 5.0.0.1030 update for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. It is now available for download, just follow the link below.OS 5.0.0.1030 update for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 from Sprint

This is the latest unofficial firmware update for the Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630. Be sure to backup your device and take all necessary precautions before you proceed. Download OS 5.0.0.662 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 http://blackberry.bosen.net/96xx/ - if direct link doesn't work.

Verizon Wireless has released an official OS 5.0 firmware update for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. The new build offers a number of improvements, including smoother camera operation, improved Bluetooth and call log support, better SMS/MMS software, improved video streaming, and better GPS support.

Just in case you didn't know, Verizon's BlackBerry Tour 9630 now has support for PTT, which it apparently received with an app included in the OS 5.0 update issued earlier. Once the app is installed, the Tour's so-called convenience button on the side will be instantly turned into a PTT button. And the best thing is that the service is free of charge if you activate both a "qualifying" voice plan and BlackBerry data plan.

There was a "Coming Soon" message on the BlackBerry’s official Facebook page regarding the upcoming Tour 9650. Now it says “Check back soon”, but we can safely assume the official announcement will take place at the MWC show next month.The existance of the handset isn't a surprise, as we've seen photos of it, and other leaks previously. If you hadn’t heard of the Essex, the 9650 will basically be an updated Tour 9630, except it will have Wi-Fi and a trackpad.

This image found on Sprint’s system clearly shows that the BlackBerry Tour 2 9650, which is scheduled to be released on Verizon soon, will be coming to Sprint as well. There's apparently no difference between the models, and hopefully there won't be any trackball issues, when they're released.

According to BGR, the U.S. Cellular will be joining other U.S. based CDMA carriers to offer the new BlackBerry 9630 to its subscribers. Above you see a screenshot of the specs page from their site. While it provides some info on the phone's key features, we'd like to know the exact release date instead.

This is just a rumor, but according to BGR the next OS release for Verizon’s BlackBerry Tour will be OS 4.7.1.42. Apparently the new build will resolve some performance issues and will address bugs, but that's all we know about it.